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The Ballroom

The beautiful ballroom with rose colored walls, arched ceiling, two decorative fireplaces, wonderful acoustics, and windows on three sides spans the width of the second floor of the Josiah Smith Tavern. This airy room looks out on the Weston Town Green and the First Parish Church housing a bell made by Paul Revere. A magnificent site for receptions, performances, exhibitions, and other events reminiscent of earlier days.

• Room is 52′ x 19′ (1,000 square feet) with adjacent foyer
• Accommodates up to 49 people on the entire second floor
• Adjacent kitchenette with sink, small refrigerator, countertops, and outlets for warming appliances for catering services

The Front Tap Room

On entering the Josiah Smith Tavern, one immediately sees The Front Tap Room on the left. This space with the original bar and decorative fireplace once was the heart of the Tavern. Windows fill the space with sunlight, or it can be a cozy environment in the evening. Small group meals, meetings, lectures, or other intimate gatherings suit this environment. The beautiful South Patio surrounded by garden flowers can be used for additional seating or a cocktail party and has a path to the main gardens and pergola.

• Room is 19’x12′
• Kitchenette on the second floor with sink, small refrigerator, countertops, and outlets for warming appliances for catering services

The Back Tap Room

Behind The Front Tap Room is the original colonial kitchen for the tavern called The Back Tap Room. The large hearth and built in brick oven are remnants of that time making this a cozy, intimate room. Small gatherings, cocktail parties, and other creative uses are possible. The South Patio outside this area provides additional opportunities for seating or standing in the flowered area with a path leading to the main gardens and pergola.

• Room is 23’x10’
• Kitchenette on the second floor with sink, small refrigerator, countertops, and outlets for warming appliances for catering services

The South Patio

The South Patio adjoins The Front and Back Tap Rooms on the first floor. Flowers and beautiful shrubs surround this charming venue while steps lead to the main gardens and pergola. The patio is open to renters of any of the rooms and expands capacity for standing or sitting.

• Patio is 20’x16’

Gardens and Pergola

Next to the Josiah Smith Tavern are the mature, peaceful gardens and a large pergola. This inviting space is accessible from the patio and parking area as well as the sidewalk. A quiet place for all to use, it also may be reserved for private events as well as a setting for small ceremonies and photos. Seasonal blooms make this a perfect backdrop for special occasions.

• Pergola is 26.5′ x 11.5′ with an adjacent light gravel area of 28′ x 25′
• Table and chairs can be set up 
• Food trucks can be set up in the adjacent parking area
• Electrical access
• Restrooms on second floor of the JST building

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Make this space yours

The Josiah Smith Tavern is available for rent for a wide range of events such as weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, birthday celebrations, meetings, or intimate gatherings.

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Please contact us to make an appointment to see the venue. Appointments are made as our schedule permits. We will be happy to answer your questions.